Being overweight is unfortunately a fairly common problem, so if you are struggling with it – you are not alone. Of course, there are several ways to deal with it and get back to health and fitness, led by a well-chosen diet and exercise regime.
Today, however, we will focus on a different method. That’s right, we are coming back to the subject of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, this time focusing on the question of how it will help you in the fight against obesity.
It’s an ideal method to support your efforts in the field of amateur sport and following a more or less strict diet. It is also gaining increasing popularity among people looking for other effective ways to reduce excess weight.
What’s more, HbOT (an alternative term for oxygen therapy, which is an acronym for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) is a treatment that affects various other aspects concerning your health, with numerous additional benefits.
So much for the introduction. Now let’s discover how the delivery of extra oxygen affects your metabolism and fat burning process!
How does this method work?
Oxygen therapy involves supplying the body with more oxygen than under normal conditions. And to make the conditions less ‘normal’ and the oxygen concentration precisely controlled, the whole treatment takes place in specially constructed hyperbaric chambers.
“More oxygen” – that is, how much exactly? It depends on the model of the chamber, but in general we can assume a concentration in the region of 1.3 ATA.
It is the oxygenation process described that has such a significant effect on accelerating metabolism. In the chamber, you oxygenate the organs responsible for metabolic processes; these include organs such as the thyroid, pancreas or liver.
The result? Much more effective fat burning!
What’s more, you don’t have to strain at all during the treatment. All you have to do is lie down comfortably (and modern chambers are as much conducive to feeling comfortable as possible) and breathe. Yes, it’s that simple!
Cleansing and detoxifying your body
Oxygen therapy not only speeds up the metabolism, it also does something of equally significant importance for health. Namely, it helps to cleanse and detoxify the body of the numerous toxins to which modern life exposes us – all this surrounding ourselves with technology, despite its many advantages, unfortunately also has some negative side effects.
But thanks to the oxygen provided in the chamber, your body can rid itself of all toxins and neutralise free radicals. Which, of course, effectively supports the weight loss process.
What about safety?
The list of contraindications to oxygen therapy is exceedingly short. Before treatment, it will naturally be a good practice to consult your doctor to determine their absence in your case.
You will find chambers not only in medical facilities. They are now increasingly appearing in places such as fitness clubs and beauty salons. This is, of course, a positive development from the customer’s point of view – more places available means more opportunities to take advantage of the body’s salutary intensive oxygenation.
What about the qualifications of those operating the chambers who are not medical professionals? It is always a good idea to make sure that they have received the appropriate training. Once this issue has been cleared up, you can step inside without fear and discover a whole new, effective way of losing weight.
Support for diet and exercise
Can oxygen therapy alone slim you down? Most likely not. However, it is an excellent supplement to your diet and training plan that will bring you drastically closer to your figure and shape goals.
Providing more oxygen to your body significantly increases the efficiency of calorie burning during physical activity.
With such assistance, you will reach your target weight ceiling faster. The effects will be tangible, which will strengthen your motivation to exercise and stick to making sacrifices in the field of healthy eating.
Additional benefits of oxygen therapy
As we have already mentioned, in addition to supporting weight loss, hyperbaric oxygen therapy also has beneficial effects on other areas of health.
Which ones exactly? To name a few: it improves the condition of the skin, increases overall physical fitness and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of various systems in the body.
It is definitely more than ‘just’ a way to combat excess weight.
Want to know more? In a separate article, we have described what oxygen therapy helps.
Take advantage of the treatment as soon as possible and… watch the effects!
Gathering all the information to a general conclusion: hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a promising tool to support the weight loss process.
It is also a safe method, which has been confirmed by expert studies; while still being developed.
All this leads to the fact that HbOT is becoming an increasingly popular treatment with numerous benefits for those who want to reduce body fat and lose a few (or even a few dozen) kilos.
Find out where a hyperbaric chamber session is available in your area and start the journey towards better health as soon as possible!
And if you know someone who is struggling with their weight, share this article with them – let them know there is another effective method for dealing with obesity.
